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Sports Authority FieldMay 12, 2018

The Bacon and Beer Classic is taking over Sports Authority Stadium for year three! Prepare yourself for a no-holds-barred blowout on the field with 100+ beers from regional breweries, 30+ bacon-infused dishes from local chefs, a blind beer taste test, the Hormel® bacon eating contest, lawn games, music, and more.

Element Kitchen & Cocktail

Just BE Kitchen

Their goal is to deliver a menu that illustrates to guests that you don't have to sacrifice the foods you love - but instead you can have meals that make you feel full and satisfied instead of the feeling of lack and sacrifice.

Randolph's Restaurant & Bar

They focus on incorporating fresh local ingredients and the best of Denver's great atmosphere to serve you an authentic and delicious experience.

The Pint Room

They pride themselves on their Chef driven menu and carrying as much local craft draft beers as possible. Each location's menu is slightly different to fit the needs and wants of our local customers.

Max's Wine Dive

MAX’s Wine Dive restaurant and wine bar features delicious “gourmet comfort food” and spectacular wines from around the world.

LaMar's

LaMar's will be supplying their colorful and flavorful donuts to our exclusive VIP "Donut Wall"! Donut be afraid to Treat Yo' Self to some VIP tickets!

The Modern Edge

Family owned and operated, The Modern Edge is our exclusive VIP caterer. You will not want to miss their pulled pork sliders, so purchase your VIP tickets!

Living the dream

Intrepid Sojourner Craft Beer

Located in Denver's Arts District on Santa Fe, this brewery is focusing on brews crafted with international influences.

Vail Brewing Company

Live...Create...Explore...Drink! Applying an adventurous spirit to quality artisan ales in the mountains of Colorado.

Zuni Street Brewing

The theme behind their brewery and taproom is their shared appreciation and love of the great outdoors.

Locavore Brewing Co

"Great beer, happy folks." Their goal is to bring the “neighbor” back into the neighborhood.

Landlocked Ales

Creating a new view on low gravity, sessionable beers. A laid back neighborhood taproom, family friendly, and great flavors!

Barnett & Sons Brewery

Barnett & Son Brewing Co. was started in 2013 by Andrew Barnett. “Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.”

High Hops Brewery

The taste preferences of owners, Pat and Zach, combined with those of our staff have given life to a family of beers that suits all.

The Industrial Revolution Brewing Company

IRBC is a family business lead by master brewer, Tim. Working with traditional, and non-traditional ingredients he had perfected a variety of beers and ales for a wide range of tastes.

Montucky Cold Snacks

8% of their yearly profits will be divided amongst various organizations. Some people call it drinking with a cause. These donations are not exclusive to one cause or another from year to year.

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The Judging Panel

Nick Evans

Nick Evans is a writer, blogger, passionate home cook, and recent father. He has been writing on his popular food blog, Macheesmo, for 8 years. He has a nationally released cookbook all about using leftovers effectively (Love Your Leftovers), and was on the NBC game show Food Fighters where he cooked against some of the nation’s best chefs. (Spoiler alert: He did pretty okay.)

Meghan Bassett

Meghan Bassett is a food addict turned food and travel writer with a love for creating uncomplicated, gourmet recipes and devouring anything the world serves up. As the author of the food and travel blog Cake 'n Knife, Meghan focuses on unique foodie experiences from around the world to right at home in your own kitchen. Her recipes have been featured in publications such as Buzzfeed, Today.com, Huffington Post and more.

Ben Higgins

People may know Ben best from his time on season 20 of ABC’s The Bachelor. The Bachelor has allowed Ben an enhanced platform to share what he is most passionate about which is his faith, his hope for humanity, and his love for sports. Today Ben, along with some of his closest friends, started a couple new projects that take up his freetime.